Junis’ Return Ends in Heartbreak | Texas Rangers News

Texas Rangers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

The Rangers’ brutal seven-game road trip ended in heartbreak, dropping four straight games—including a crushing loss to the A’s after Jakob Junis’ shaky return from injury. Junis, activated just in time to shine on Saturday, struggled again Sunday, surrendering a go-ahead homer that sealed the defeat. Despite pitching well in his first outing since missing time with hip and adductor issues, back-to-back appearances caught up to him. Still, manager Skip Schumaker stands by Junis as a vital bullpen weapon for the playoff push. Players like Jake Burger remain optimistic, believing one win can…